Senior Database Developer

Kforce Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Database Developer in Chicago, IL. You will analyze existing architectures, design data models, and build scalable database solutions while collaborating with stakeholders in an Agile environment. Strong SQL Server, data modeling, and governance experience required.

The role emphasizes performance, auditability, security, and mentorship within a fast-paced setting. Chicago location and full-time employment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8–10 years of SQL Server development/DBA, data modeling, and large-scale database environments.
• Proven experience developing high-performance, auditable database solutions.
• Experience implementing data controls, security and regulatory compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Collaborative mindset with Agile team experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing database architecture, decipher complex logic, and assess current data models.
• Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to gather and translate requirements into scalable database solutions.
• Design and develop new data models, schemas, and database objects aligned with business needs and performance standards.
• Build and optimize tables, stored procedures (SPROCs), and controls to ensure data integrity, performance, and auditability.
• Implement data governance controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements.
• Support iterative development, refining database structures in response to evolving requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on data modeling best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within an Agile environment using tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Skills

SQL Server

Data modeling

ETL/SSIS

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder comms

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

SSIS

Tableau/SSRS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Senior Database Developer. Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing database architecture, decipher complex logic, and assess current data models
• Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to gather and translate requirements into scalable database solutions
• Design and develop new data models, schemas, and database objects aligned with business needs and performance standards
• Build and optimize tables, stored procedures (SPROCs), and controls to ensure data integrity, performance, and auditability
• Implement data governance controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements
• Support iterative development, refining database structures in response to evolving requirements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on data modeling best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally within an Agile environment using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Chicago, IL that is seeking a Senior Database Developer. Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing database architecture, decipher complex logic, and assess current data models
• Partner with business stakeholders and product owners to gather and translate requirements into scalable database solutions
• Design and develop new data models, schemas, and database objects aligned with business needs and performance standards
• Build and optimize tables, stored procedures (SPROCs), and controls to ensure data integrity, performance, and auditability
• Implement data governance controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security requirements
• Support iterative development, refining database structures in response to evolving requirements
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on data modeling best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally within an Agile environment using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in SQL Server development/DBA, data modeling, and large-scale database environments (financial services preferred)
• Proven experience developing high-performance, auditable database solutions
• Experience implementing data controls, security and regulatory compliance standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Collaborative mindset with Agile team experience

Strong Expertise In

• Data migration, ETL processes, and integration tools (e.g., SSIS)
• Data analysis, data quality, and data modeling
• Writing and optimizing complex stored procedures (SPROCs)
• SQL database testing and automation techniques

Preferred/Nice to Have

• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (SSRS, Tableau)
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)
• Familiarity with Microsoft full-stack technologies (.NET, C#, ASP.NET, Web API)
• Experience working within DevSecOps frameworks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.